And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 32

The medicinal bath was ready. Howard, with an air of authority that brooked no argument, commanded, “Towel me off and help me get dressed.”

“Mr. Chadwick, are you wearing boxers?” Gwendolyn was laced with professional concern.

A snort of derision escaped Chadwick, “I’m your patient. Does it matter? Are you not going to help me up if I’m not?”

Gwendolyn found herself at a loss for words, clutching the towel as she moved to assist him out of the tub. Spotting the black fabric around his lower half, she silently breathed a sigh of

relief.

With a dedication that went beyond her duties, she cleaned his body, removing traces of the brown medicinal liquid, before wrapping him up in a cozy bathrobe.

“Mr. Chadwick, what are those red spots on your neck?” Gwendolyn asked, noticing the splotchy redness against his skin, worried about an allergic reaction.

A thin veil of annoyance rose within Chadwick, and he scoffed, “Just some bruising, it’s nothing

serious.*

Bruising, indeed. It was the mark left by Gwendolyn who had insisted on drinking, leading to the hickeys.

Gwendolyn nodded in understanding, “It looks minor and should fade in a couple of days.”

burst of laughter echoed from the doorway.

the doorframe, clearly enjoying the show. He couldn’t help but grin. “Didn’t mean to rain on your parade,”

Gwendolyn greeted.

responded with a casual nod.

in his hand, “I’ve come to

“Hand it over.”

finalized the selection for the auction. It’s

excused herself, “I’ll go check on the herbal remedy in the kitchen.”

need to leave, we’re all family here,” Nathan chimed

but

commanded, “Come, take a look with us.”

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Chapter 32

Each item was extravagantly precious, far beyond her means. Suddenly, her eyes locked onto a particular piece, sparking

who casually set the catalog

these items for the auction as per Howard’s instructions,” Nathan said with

sure

is there anything else?” Howard’s impatience was evident and he clearly